A heritage walk, Stafford Pride, local markets and a Viking invasion are among the events taking place near Stafford during August. Featured events include The Craft and Makers Market, which will bring more than 60 traders to Beaconside Conference Centre, and Six Weeks of Summer Fun at PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm, where families can use the code SAVE for £1 off their booking.
There is also a full programme of family activities, outdoor events and local markets taking place throughout the month.
This list will be updated as more events are announced or discovered.
Ongoing until 1 September: Six Weeks of Summer Fun at PLAY@
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PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm is running its Six Weeks of Summer Fun programme throughout the school holidays.
A standard summer ticket includes access to the indoor and outdoor play areas, animal zones, Woodland Dino Walk and Farmer Ray’s tractor museum.
Summer activities also include farm trailer rides, animal talks and interactions, foam parties and Water Wars, subject to the weather.
Families can also explore the wildflower meadow, sunflower patch and maize maze during their visit.
Those planning several days out can consider the Summer Pass, which includes six visits during the summer programme.
Readers can use the promotional code SAVE when booking through the official PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm website to receive £1 off their booking.
Full details, opening times and booking information are available from the official PLAY@ Lower Drayton Farm website.
Sunday 2 August: Stafford Heritage Trail
Stafford Heritage Trail: Greengate Street and Beyond will begin outside the Ancient High House at 10.30am.
The guided walk explores Greengate Street and nearby parts of Stafford town centre. Advance booking is required.
Saturday 8 August: Stafford Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market
Stafford Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market will take place in Market Square from 9am to 3pm.
The free market will include local food producers, artists, makers and independent traders.
Saturday 8 August: Stafford Pride
Stafford Pride Festival will take place at Victoria Park from 12pm.
The ticketed event will include live entertainment, stalls, activities and community organisations.
Saturday 15 August: The Craft and Makers Market
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More than 60 traders are expected at The Craft and Makers Market in Stafford on Saturday 15 August.
The event will take place at Beaconside Conference Centre, formerly the Staffordshire University campus, on Weston Road. It will run from 10am to 3pm.
Visitors will be able to browse stalls from craft businesses, artists and independent makers, with a wide selection of handmade products expected throughout the venue.
Entry is free and free parking will be available. The venue is also fully accessible.
The event offers visitors the chance to support independent traders while discovering handmade gifts, artwork and other locally produced items.
More information is available through The Craft and Makers Market’s official website.
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August: The Vikings Are Coming
The Vikings Are Coming will return to Stafford Castle from 10am to 4pm on both days.
The free event will include Viking and Saxon camps, battle displays, demonstrations and family activities. Parking charges apply.
More events will be added
This guide currently covers events taking place during the first half of August, alongside the ongoing summer programme at Lower Drayton Farm.
The list will be updated when more events near Stafford are announced or discovered.
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